Private Emotions – Promises (The Private Emotions Trilogy) by Elize Amornette Page A

neighborhood.
    I looked around and could see that there was plenty of light and parking in the area. The display window outside of the shop was everything that he said it was and more. There was definitely foot traffic in the area and I could see that most of the clientele would be professionals and business owners. There was also a college nearby which meant possible interns in the fashion field. I could use a couple of them for labor at a reasonable price and even give some of them a chance to make it in this business. The only thing left to see was the inside of the place and I was really looking forward to doing just that.
    “I have to say, Mr. Sterling, you may have just outdone yourself but we will have to see the interior when we return on Monday.” A big smile appeared on his face and he took my hand and kissed it before he pulled back into the traffic.
    He stopped outside of my apartment and switched off the engine. We both had a long and busy next day but that didn’t mean the evening had to end abruptly. Our hands were all over each other and I could see that the heat between us made the car windows fog up. His lips were on my neck and his hands cupped both of my breasts. As the passion between us intensified it made it more difficult to get out of the car. I had to leave now before we did something that we would have to finish.
    I pulled away from him while still breathing heavily and said, “Okay…that’s enough or I’m never going to get any sleep tonight and we will both be walking around tomorrow in a complete daze.” He reluctantly let me go and promised that he would see me in two days to take me to the wedding, but until then, he would be busy with getting things ready for the launch of his new book and the gallery.

    The next two days were very busy and I didn’t have a moment to myself. I still had to finish up the wedding dresses and do all of my work for Michelle. It was good that Ethan was busy as well because I just didn’t have any time to be with him, even though I was thinking about him all the time. He found some time of his own to send me a short text to tell me that he was thinking about me.
    As I stood on the curb Saturday morning, I saw Ethan drive up to the shop and get out in a big rush. I handed him the two dresses that were now encased in a black leather cover and he gently laid the delicate dresses in the back seat.
    We drove for a while and then I said, “Are you sure you know where you’re going?” Not something that any man wanted a woman to ask him but he just smiled and told me that he had gotten directions from Sophie herself. Finally, we arrived at the destination and it was more breathtaking than even I could imagine. Thank goodness the weather held out because the weatherman did mention a chance of showers. There were a few clouds in the sky but the sun shone through them brilliantly.
    There was a gazebo set up at the end of the aisle where a platform was raised. That was where they were going to make their vows. I could see that many of my friends were already here including Ronnie and Mark, who waved to us as we arrived.
    Wondering where the two brides-to-be were, I noticed three tents to the side and realized that they were probably being used for getting dressed. I entered into the first one as Ethan took his leave from me and went over to see Ronnie and Mark. Sophie saw me behind her and turned to see me holding the black zipped-up cover. Before I even knew what was going on, she had snatched the garment off my hand and was shakily pulling the zipper down to see what I had created.
    The moment of truth was upon us and I knew that I was in the clear when she looked up at me with tears in her eyes. It was a look that I would remember for the rest of my life. “Emily, this is so beautiful that I don’t feel worthy of wearing it. This should definitely be on display in a window somewhere.” I blushed two shades of red as I had never heard anybody talk about